¡Buenas Noches!
Today we had more painting to do...everyone did their fair share today!! We went to a clinic in La Guacima to paint the waiting "room" and the outside. There was also some organizing that needed to be done. We put together educational packets for the young pregnant ladies, and we packaged up some gauze to be sterilized. It was a hot day, but we did not spend as much time painting as we did yesterday-probably because we did not paint as much of the floor as we did yesterday!
This afternoon the kids had a dance class. They learned the basic steps of the Salsa. Lindsey took lots of pictures, and I am looking into getting the videos uploaded on youtube. I have uploaded one of them from the orphanage. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdm2vN96jgI
Unfortunately I wasn't able to go to the dance lesson as I am feeling a little bit ill. Hopefully it subsides before our 2.5 hour trek to the rain forest. I bought some extra dramamine for those who get motion sick easily. We were told to wear closed toe shoes because of the snakes and a change of clothes in case it pours on us. Our job is to plant some trees-should be fun. We'll be back later than usual tomorrow afternoon-just in time for dinner. I don't think the girls and boys will be working much on their tans tomorrow. That will have to wait for the beach on Saturday. I have heard the kids say that the days go by so slow here-but the week is going by fast! They are having a blast, and I think you will have to book your next vacation to Costa Rica so the kids can show you around. I think Tyler is even convinced to take Spanish next year...he thinks it would be "Sick" to be able to speak fluently. :-) That in itself makes the trip worth it.
Hasta Mañana,
Sarah
22.4.10
21.4.10
Working Hard-Playing harder!
The kids were so good today. There was a lot to paint at the school! The room really did look awesome after we were finished. Tomorrow we paint outdoors at a clinic. Friday we go to the rain forest and help plant trees, and Saturday we go to the beach. Both Friday and Saturday will be Loooooong bus rides. I'm heading out to the store tonight to buy the motion sickness medicine for those who might need it. Enjoy the pictures (There are over 100 in this album)!!
I have added more to the Tuesday album so you can see the cooking class.
I have added more to the Tuesday album so you can see the cooking class.
La Vida en Costa Rica
Today we painted at a school. It was a lot of fun. This is Conor, Haley, Ben, Halle, and Bri. All the young middle school boys were hitting on the girls. It is very hot though and we are all working on our tans and jumping in the pool. We also played soccer with the Costa Ricans and got dominated. Eleven year olds kicked our butts. Next, we have dinner with our host families. Haley's camera got splashed and she is very mad, but it still works. Bri got a sunburn yesterday and we also got colones today!
20.4.10
Posada de Belen
This morning we ventured out to Posada de Belen, a home for teenage mothers who have been raped by someone in their families or whose home is too dangerous. The babies were cute, but it was a big reality check for everyone, including Lindsey and I. It was hard to keep in mind that all of these girls were younger than most of our kids visiting. I got the director's email address and mailing address and I will share that with you if you are interested in sending more things down.
We played duck duck goose as an icebreaker, and then played a wheelbarrow relay race with the young mothers. After a very lax game of soccer, we hung around and played with their babies. I was so impressed with our kids. The boys were almost more into playing with the babies than the girls were!! You will notice that there are very few pictures of the mothers...it is illegal to post them as they are under the government's protection.
The weather today is hot and sticky--the kids are psyched to come to the Rancho after lunch to take a dip in the pool before our cooking lesson at 3. The boys came over last night for a swim before returning to their host families. Some of them may or may not have gotten into a little arguement with the 5th graders staying here about the currency exchange. I am happy to report that nothing came of it.
Thank you so much for your generosity to the orphanage...the director and mothers were overwhelmed-I am sure they will be more appreciative when they actually see what was brought-they only saw the bags. The director had a lot of work ahead of her sorting out all of the stuff we brought. Otherwise it'd be a free-for-all. :-)
Hopefully I will get some good pictures to post of our little chefs later.
Sarah & Lindsey
We played duck duck goose as an icebreaker, and then played a wheelbarrow relay race with the young mothers. After a very lax game of soccer, we hung around and played with their babies. I was so impressed with our kids. The boys were almost more into playing with the babies than the girls were!! You will notice that there are very few pictures of the mothers...it is illegal to post them as they are under the government's protection.
The weather today is hot and sticky--the kids are psyched to come to the Rancho after lunch to take a dip in the pool before our cooking lesson at 3. The boys came over last night for a swim before returning to their host families. Some of them may or may not have gotten into a little arguement with the 5th graders staying here about the currency exchange. I am happy to report that nothing came of it.
Thank you so much for your generosity to the orphanage...the director and mothers were overwhelmed-I am sure they will be more appreciative when they actually see what was brought-they only saw the bags. The director had a lot of work ahead of her sorting out all of the stuff we brought. Otherwise it'd be a free-for-all. :-)
Hopefully I will get some good pictures to post of our little chefs later.
Sarah & Lindsey
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